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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.32, 2,408.16 and 618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.32, 2,408.16 and 618.10 is: 927.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.32 : 2,408.16 = 618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.32/2,408.16 = 618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.32x = 2,408.16 × 618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.32x = 1,488,479.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,479.99/1,605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.22

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